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Bamba Dieng Transfer

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Will Bamba Dieng join West Ham? He has reportedly been offered to the club as a free agent, but there is no reported West Ham interest, talks or bid. Middlesbrough were also reportedly offered him, while Hull and Wrexham are said to be interested.

No-Guff Summary

  • The claim: West Ham World, citing TEAMtalk, says Dieng has been offered to West Ham after leaving Lorient as a free agent.
  • The limit: The report does not say West Ham have responded, opened talks or made a bid. Middlesbrough were reportedly offered him too, while Hull and Wrexham are said to be interested.
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Dieng reportedly offered to West Ham

Bamba Dieng has reportedly been offered to West Ham after leaving Lorient as a free agent.

West Ham World, citing TEAMtalk, says representatives have put the Senegal striker forward to the club. The report does not say West Ham have responded, opened talks or made a bid.

Middlesbrough were also reportedly offered Dieng, while Hull and Wrexham are said to be interested. He scored 16 goals in 26 appearances for Lorient last season, according to West Ham World. This is a report that the player has been put to West Ham, not evidence that the club are pursuing a deal.

Sources

  • West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — Argues that West Ham should consider signing Bamba Dieng on a free transfer after reporting that TEAMtalk said the striker had been offered to the club.
  • West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Bamba Dieng has allegedly been offered to West Ham and Middlesbrough, and says 94% of 381 participating West Ham fans support a potential free-transfer move for the striker.